The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking commerical drivers for their perception and attitude toward CSA.  To give your opinion, take the survey...

The Truckload Carriers Association and Randall-Reilly Business Media have named Larry Severson, an owner operator leased with Dart Transit Company, their 2011 Owner Operator of the Year.  “We couldn’t be more pleased for Larry,” said David Oren, President of Dart.  “He has contracted with Dart for nearly half of our years in business, and his achievements as an independent contractor make him one of Dart’s genuine success stories... Read More

Dart Transit Company is venturing into the world of Compressed Natural Gas powered tractors.  In February Dart launched a small fleet of CNG powered tractors dedicated to Andersen Window Corporation.  The Eco Tractors run a dedicated route between Andersen’s window and door factory in Bayport, Minnesota and its consolidation center in Menomonie, Wisconsin.   As a truck fuel, natural gas has advantages – it costs about half the price of diesel fuel... Read More

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released an updated listing of state and local idling regulations.  Here are links to the cab card (for quick reference) and the full compendium (that goes into greater detail)… Read More

In November 2011 the FMCSA issued a new final rule on using cell phones by commercial motor vehicle drivers.  Here are some basic facts about the new rule…